Author: Dave Carter

The family of Jason Arday expressed that they are “still coming to terms” with his passing during a vigil held in Trafalgar Square. Arday had become Cambridge University’s youngest black professor when appointed in 2023 but had recently been under intense media scrutiny concerning allegations of plagiarism, which he denied. His family’s statement, delivered by… Continue reading Jason Arday's family 'still coming to terms' with his death as supporters attend vigil

On Saturday, a man in his 60s sustained chest injuries after being attacked by a stag in Richmond Park. According to Royal Parks, the deer had approached the man’s picnic group in search of food, an incident that ultimately led to the animal being euthanized. Emergency responders arrived at the scene in the south-west London… Continue reading Stag put down after attacking man in Richmond Park

A Labour MP has been suspended from the party following a newspaper report that questioned whether he attempted to avoid repaying a government-issued Covid loan. Bayo Alaba, who represents Southend East and Rochford, voluntarily referred himself to the Labour Party, prompting an internal investigation. As a result of this process, he has had the party… Continue reading Labour MP suspended as party launches investigation into Covid loans

Brendan O’Carroll, the creator and leading actor of the popular television sitcom Mrs Brown’s Boys, has revealed that the upcoming Christmas and New Year specials scheduled for 2026 will not be filmed. The reason for this decision is that he requires surgery due to a broken jaw. In a message shared on Instagram, the 70-year-old… Continue reading Mrs Brown's Boys Christmas specials cancelled after star breaks jaw

A significant portion of the savings proposed by Reform in its planned spending cuts would come from removing benefit eligibility for foreign nationals. According to the group, excluding non-citizens from receiving benefits such as Universal Credit (UC) could contribute approximately £20 billion towards their overall £50 billion savings goal. Currently, over one million Universal Credit… Continue reading Does Reform's plan to cut £50bn in welfare spending add up?

A lorry collided with a railway bridge on Watling Street in Hinckley at 13:48 earlier today, according to a spokesperson from Network Rail. Following the impact, the bridge was inspected promptly—within half an hour—with no damage detected. This swift check allowed train services to continue running safely without significant interruption. The collision caused a brief… Continue reading 'Britain's most bashed' bridge in Hinckley hit twice in two days

Princess Eugenie has revealed the name of her newborn daughter as Adelaide Elizabeth Annina Brooksbank. Through an announcement on Instagram, she explained that the name honors “three people we love and admire past and present,” including Queen Elizabeth II, and reflects connections to both English and Portuguese heritage—two countries the family cherishes and considers home.… Continue reading Princess Eugenie announces name of baby daughter

Fagan emphasized that the leadership contest went beyond simply analyzing past mistakes within the party. He stated, “It is about what Labour does next,” highlighting a focus on respecting work, supporting communities, and empowering working people to have real influence over their future rather than passively accepting decisions made by others. In response to accusations… Continue reading Lennon criticises 'nasty' Scottish Labour as leadership bid fails

A press release from the Cabinet Office, announcing an emergency alert, was published on its website around 18:45 on Friday. However, this release went largely unnoticed by many media outlets, resulting in little advance warning for the public. This lack of notification raised concerns among some campaigners, who fear it may have put domestic abuse… Continue reading Wildfires: Phone alert was 'entirely appropriate', government says

Thousands gathered in Swansea to bid a heartfelt farewell to Bonnie Tyler, the beloved singer known worldwide for her distinctive husky voice and iconic hits. The service honoring her life took place at Swansea Minster before a private family funeral in Skewen, the village where she was born and raised. Bonnie Tyler, born Gaynor Hopkins,… Continue reading Bonnie Tyler's Swansea funeral sees tributes to Welsh singer